What’s Winchester Mystery House?

Sarah Winchester started building the Winchester Mystery House in 1884. When it was completed in 1922 – yes, 38 years later – the total price tag was $5.5 million. The house has more than 160 rooms, sits on nore than 160 acres, and features an overall feeling of quirky chaos that has earned the place its name. There are odd staircases and secret passageways in the walls. Tour guides warn people not to stray from the group so they don’t get lost. Why did Winchester build this confounding place? Perhaps sorrow, loneliness, or eccentricity - no one really knows.